The Activist Think Tank - NGARA is from the Darug language. It means to listen, hear and think.

Ngara Institute's Mission Statement

The Ngara Institute is a not-for-profit activist think tank which puts people, communities and the planet before increasingly predatory capitalism. We offer an intellectual and engaging space to critically reflect on how we can achieve a more just, peaceful and sustainable world based on the common good rather than private interest.

The Purpose of the institute is to:

provide a counter-narrative to the views and opinions of Australian neoliberal think tanks

foster critical thinking about local, national and international issues such as peace, globalisation, diminishing democracy, climate change, financial greed and growing inequality

work alongside other peace and justice organisations for a more equitable, non-violent and compassionate future based on social justice and human rights and pursuit of the common good

assert and support values and practices that enhance the life of all species and ecosystems

learn and apply indigenous world views to all areas of life

articulate and encourage post-carbon-growth scenarios

revitalise local-democratic civic cultures, neighbourliness and cooperative systems of production

inspire and promote viable and workable solutions to the complex challenges we all face.